What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Staff Pharmacist - Accredo - Corona, CA position at The Cigna Group?
Accredo Specialty Pharmacy, part of Evernorth Health Services, is seeking a part-time Staff Pharmacist to join their team in Corona, CA. This role is worksite dependent and can only be performed onsite.
The schedule is 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) from 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, including a mandatory one-hour lunch break. This position is up to 24 hours per week with the opportunity for additional hours based on business needs.
Once fully trained, this position will participate in an on-call rotation, which includes one weekend every eight weeks and 1–2 weeknights every eight business days.
For more than 30-years, Accredo has delivered dedicated, first-class care and services for patients. We partner closely with prescribers, payers, and specialty manufacturers. Bring your drive and passion for purpose. You'll get the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for verifying and dispensing medications within corporate and regulatory guidelines. The Staff Pharmacist will track order status. The Staff Pharmacist may also train less experienced pharmacists. This position will require product verification and the ability to be flexible.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide oversight and quality assurance to pharmacy technicians.
Interpret physicians’ or prescribers’ prescriptions.
Verify and confirm validity of controlled substances.
Verify prescription information entered in the system by data entry or order entry.
Back up other pharmacists as needed, perform additional duties as assigned by management, or train less experienced pharmacists.
QUALIFICATIONS
Current resident CA pharmacist license in good standing.
Advanced problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve issues.
Minimum of 3 years of proven work experience as California registered pharmacist.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
Strong focus on customer service, quality and accuracy.
Ability to manage timelines and meet tight client deadlines.
Ability to adapt in a changing environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule for peak volume times.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
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